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Approvals for world markets
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Approvals for world markets
The standard versions of most Moeller devices
are approved for use throughout the world,
including the USA and Canada.
As such, they can be used without restriction as
devices for world markets.
The standard versions of some devices, such as
circuit-breakers, can be used worldwide except in
the USA and Canada.
Such devices are available in special UL- and CSAapproved
versions for export to these countries.
Moeller low-voltage switchgear and switchgear
assemblies conform to national and international
specifications, making it possible to construct control
systems that will conform to the national international
specifications of any country in the world.
This, of course, means that due consideration must be
given to the particular national standards of the
country in question, such as those concerning
installation, operation, installation materials and
methods, as well as any pertaining to circumstances
such as severe environmental conditions.
The component rating data for 220 … 240 V, 380 –
440 V, 500 V, 600 V and 690 V given in this catalogue
cover virtually all existing three-phase systems
worldwide.
Ratings are also given for the supply voltages in
common use in the USA and in Canada.
In addition to the widely differing system conditions,
special installation standards and approval
requirements also have to be observed for the
worldwide use of switchgear:
Where screw fuses have to be used in a control system,
some European countries – such as Denmark, Finland,
the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden – require gauge
screws. In this case , „FORM P“ fuse bess must be
used. Switzerland no longer requires the use of gauge
screws, but they are often still requested by customers.
The majority of countries permit the import of
switchgear assemblies and devices on the
manufacturer’s undertaking that they have been
constructed in accordance with the pertinent
specifications. In some countries, such as the USA and
Canada, however, there is a legal obligation to obtain
official approval.
In these countries, devices and enclosures – sometimes
even complete control systems – are tested and
approved by independent bodies.
To a certain extent, there also used to be a legal
obligation to obtain official approval for low-voltage
switchgear and controlgear in Scandinavia and in
Switzerland. For industrial switchgear, this legal
obligation has now been abolished, provided the
devices have been manufactured and tested in
accordance with harmonized European standards
(such as IEC/EN 60947). There is then no longer a
requirement for them to carry their country's own
aprroval mark. Moeller develops switchgear to
international standards, such as IEC/EN 60947 and
applies the corresponding marks.
Since January 1997, all devices must conform to the
European Low-Voltage Directive and, where intended
for sale within the European Union, must carry the CE
mark.
Europe
Conformité Européen
(CE)
This mark denotes that the device carrying it conforms
to all relevant requirements and specifications. The
mandatory application of this mark therefore enables
the unrestricted use of marked devices within the
European economic area.
Since January 1996, all devices sold within the
European union must comply with the Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) Directive. Moeller has passed the
required tests for all products subject to these
Directives, and the devices carry the CE mark,
demonstrating compliance with the EMC Directive.
Because devices bearing the CE mark comply with the
harmonized standards, approval and the associated
marking is no longer required in the following
countries:
Belgium
Comité Electrotechnique
Belge
Belgisch Elektrotechnisch
Comité
(CEBEC)
Denmark
Danmarks Elektriske
Materielkontrol
(DEMKO)
Finland
(FIMKO)
France
Union Technique
de l‘Electricité
(UTE)
Netherlands
Naamloze Vennootschap
tot Keuring van
Electrotechnische
Materialien
(KEMA)
Norway
Norges Elektriske
Materiellkontrol
(NEMKO)
Sweden
Svenska
Elektriska Materielkontrollanstalten
(SEMKO)
Switzerland
Schweizerischer
Elektrotechnischer
Verein
(SEV)
An exception is equipment for service installations. The
device group of miniature circuit-breakers and
residual-current circuit-breakers in certain areas is still
subject to mandatory marking and therefore provided
with the appropriate approval marks:
Belgium
Comité Electrotechnique
Belge
Belgisch Elektrotechnisch
Comité
(CEBEC)
Germany
Verband
Deutscher
Elektrotechniker
(VDE)
France
Union Technique
de l‘Electricité
(UTE)
Austria
Österreichischer Verband
für Elektrotechnik
(ÖVE)
Switzerland
Schweizerischer
Elektrotechnischer
Verein
(SEV)
Devices for export to the USA and Canada have either
additional UL and CSA approval or are available in a
separate version with UL and CSA approval.
USA
Underwriters Laboratories
(UL)
Listing
Recognition
Canada
Canadian
Standards
Association
(CSA)
Recently introduced is the mandatory approval of
electrical products for
•Slovakia
•Poland
• South Africa
•China
•Russia
• Turkey
• Argentina
Marking is partly mandatory for these countries. The
IEC rating data is accepted as in other European
countries.
Approval is not mandatory in the Czech Republic and
Hungary. The manufacturer’s declaration of
conformity is sufficient here.
Romania requires that components that are to be used
in public buildings must be approved by the Romanian
test authority ICECON.
Russia
Devices for Russia must bear the appropriate marking.
Russia
Goststandart
(GOST-R)
South Africa
Approval is mandatory in South Africa for circuitbreakers
and busbar trunking systems. These devices
must bear the appropriate marking.
South Africa
ZA
SABS
Argentina
In Argentina, mandatory approval is based on
Resolution 92/98. From 01/04/2001, miniature circuitbreakers
and residual-current circuit-breakers are
subject to mandatory approval. From 01/04/2002,
protective switches up to I e = 63 A and U e max = 440 V
are subject to mandatory approval and must bear the
following markings: